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GN08 SOJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,697 mi
Last recorded22,697 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 SOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 22,697 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Apr 2019 22,477 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2018 15,320 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 12,185 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge starting to wear 235 35 19

Offside Front tyre inner edge starting to wear 235 35 19

Pass 28 Apr 2016 9,578 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 27 Apr 2015 8,598 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 8,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 7,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres are worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Apr 2013 6,925 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 5,970 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 5,970 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 5,727 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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GN08 SOJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,042 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN08 SOJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GN08 SOJ registered?

GN08 SOJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is GN08 SOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN08 SOJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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